Your body shivering is an automatic response for survival as it contracts your muscle to generate heat when thrown into a particularly cold environment.

The energy demand is high.

The currency of that cost is calories.

I wanted to know just WHAT happens, WHY, and if we’re able to fix it in the field.

Who better to discuss the topic than Mr. John Barklow himself?

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Knowledge from Storms.

Sitka Gear

Montana Knife YouTube Survival Series w/ John.

Rewarming Drill.

This week we look at four practical things you can do to recover and stay strong for a season- be it training or hunting. We talk about whether you should carb load or not before a big hunt and give some updates on what’s to come throughout the fall.

Podcast with Rokslide and Jordan Budd

Our Prep and Recovery Nurition Guide (Free)

Our DIY at-home electrolyte mix

We held a live backcountry nutrition Q&A in mid-July and folks showed up big time with great questions! This is the recording from that session.

To check out the resources we highlight in the episode, you can check out Valley to Peak Nutrition website.

I'm joined by Kyle Zibrowski of Chapter 3 Sigma and a good friend of mine. There seems to be a million ways to create new habits now days. The problem? Too many things to focus on is the antithesis of creating new habits. Simplicity is king. Kyle and I talk about ways that will actually help- things that were forged through actual adversity.

More from Valley to Peak Nutrition + Resources

Lindsay is back for this round of FAQ where we look at:

• Does anything actually increase metabolism (Spoiler: yes!)
• What should I eat before a really early morning workout?
• Do I have to add in exercise to achieve my goals? Are there other ways?
• What exactly is 'energy expenditure'?

Sing up for the Backcountry Nutrition QA&- happening July 16th, 2025 at 7p MST).

Check out all the V2P Resources- including our Backcountry Nutrition Course- here.

From Hunt West: "In this episode of the Hunt West Podcast, Jaden Bales sits down with longtime friend and backcountry nutrition expert Kyle Kamp of Valley to Peak Nutrition. Kyle shares how mastering the basics of nutrition—not chasing the latest fads—is the key to performing at your peak in the mountains. From building sustainable systems to dialing in off-season weight loss and fueling long hunts like a late-season elk hunt, or a dall sheep trek in Alaska, Kyle lays down practical, no-BS advice for every kind of hunter.

Whether you're prepping for September elk season, cutting excess weight for the mountains, or figuring out what to actually eat in the backcountry, this episode delivers. Expect real stories, smart strategies, and a ton of overlap between hunting and nutrition that’ll get your wheels turning and your food game dialed."

A five year dream with PLENTY of setbacks along the way. Michael and I talk through those setbacks, training, and yes- what nutrition looks like to climb the tallest mountain in the world.

Bar Recipe

Other Resources from Valley to Peak